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Fort Leonard Wood, MO vs Peru, IN

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Are people in Peru older or younger than people in Fort Leonard Wood?
- The Median Age in Peru is 20.7 years older than in Fort Leonard Wood.

Are housing costs cheaper in Peru or Fort Leonard Wood?
- Peru housing costs are 43.9% less expensive than Fort Leonard Wood housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Peru or Fort Leonard Wood?
- The average commute for residents of Peru is 0.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fort Leonard Wood.

Things to do in Fort Leonard Wood?
Fort Leonard Wood is an independent military installation situated within Pulaski County, Missouri boasting plenty of activities like visiting its local museums like the General Leonard Wood Army Museum suitable for anyone interested in the area's history plus nearby Waynesville-St. Robert has various events and exhibits conveniently situated close by. There are also lots of shopping outlets and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine good for anyone looking to browse around or have a meal out during their visit here!

Things to do in Peru?
Peru, IN is a delightful city northeast of Kokomo home to plenty of remarkable places such as Circus City Festival exhibiting extraordinary views or Grissom Air Museum providing fun rides and tour opportunities; folks can also join in the amazing Riverfront Revival Fest showcasing culture with food and games every July.

 Fort Leonard Wood, MOPeru, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,123329,725,481
 Median Income$61,913  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$202,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.8  Unlock26.38
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Snowy cold weather like the north with inbred hillbillies like the south. This town is truly the worst of both worlds. Dumb, uneducated white trash is the norm, not the  More

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It's a small northern Indiana town. That's pretty much all you can say. I can't speak for the city schools, but my experience at Maconaquah was good, especially after  More

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Over 7 years ago

PERU IS A GREAT PLACE...NOT SO GREAT THO IF YOU ARE YOUNG AND LOOKING FOR A HIGH PAYING JOB...WE ARE ALMOST RETIRED...ITS A LAYED BACK TOWN...WITH ONE DYING EXPENSIVE  More

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